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Valley Settlement House Child Care Center
West Orange, NJ
· Essex County
33-41 Tompkins Street,
West Orange, NJ 07052
Quick Facts
Capacity
216 children
Age range (listing information)
2 1/2 - 13 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 678-2550
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07VAL0002
License Issued
Jul 30, 2026
Active Through
Jul 30, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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About the Provider
The Valley Settlement House is a non-profit social service agency servicing West Orange, Orange, South Orange, and East Orange. Our service population has also extended into the neighboring cities of Newark, Maplewood and Irvington, New Jersey.
It is the oldest "Settlement" in New Jersey and the third oldest in the United States. Our programs are housed in five picturesque buildings surrounded by three large play areas. Our facilities include a gym and auditorium with a stage.
Programmatically, we are concerned with the family and each of its members. Our aims are to afford opportunities for each to find and develop his/her potentialities for a positive life in the home, neighborhood and community.
It is the oldest "Settlement" in New Jersey and the third oldest in the United States. Our programs are housed in five picturesque buildings surrounded by three large play areas. Our facilities include a gym and auditorium with a stage.
Programmatically, we are concerned with the family and each of its members. Our aims are to afford opportunities for each to find and develop his/her potentialities for a positive life in the home, neighborhood and community.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-12 | Email,Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-13 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-24 | Age Change | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. Provide CARI clearances for 8 staff for the license renewal. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2022-09-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. Provide 6 CHRI clearances for the license renewal. - As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2022-09-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2022-09-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) | Complete accident reports as required, including the time of parent notification. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. |
| 2022-09-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) | Ensure that all bathroom equipment is fastened securely. Secure the sink in building 33 bathroom. - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. |
| 2022-09-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair the hole in the wall by the toilet in building 35 bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2022-09-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(14) | Ensure that all balconies, rooftops, verandas and all floor levels used by children above the first floor that subject the children to an open drop have five foot barriers as required. Provide a barrier in building 41. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all balconies, rooftops, verandas, and all floor levels used by children that are above the first floor and subject the children to an open drop or atrium shall be protected by barriers consisting of safety glass, Plexiglas, or any other materials approved by the Office of Licensing. Such barriers shall extend at least five feet above the floor level. |
| 2022-09-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(h)(3) | Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required. 10/28/2022 abated by OOL approved documentation. - Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall ensure that a lead paint inspection of all painted surfaces of the center is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, who is certified by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and employed by either a public health agency or a lead evaluation contractor certified by DCA, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:17. |
| 2022-02-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-09-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-09 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-11-15 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-27 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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